Help Sri Lankan Families to Recover from Cyclone Ditwah

My name is Senadhirage Don Tharindu Poorna, a Sri Lankan citizen I am creating this fundraiser to directly support families in Sri Lanka who have been devastated by Cyclone Ditwah.

I am sharing my identity and personal details openly so donors can trust that I am a real individual and fully accountable. My passport confirms my name, nationality, and residence, and I am prepared to provide any verification GoFundMe may require privately through their system.

My Connection to Those Affected

I am from a local Sri Lankan community, and many of the families impacted by Cyclone Ditwah are my neighbours, friends, relatives, and people from surrounding districts. I have direct communication with affected households and local volunteer groups who are distributing emergency supplies.

I am not raising funds for strangers—I am raising funds for real families I personally know, and communities I grew up with.

The Situation: Cyclone Ditwah Has Destroyed Lives

Cyclone Ditwah has caused:

• Massive flooding across multiple districts

• Homes fully destroyed or washed away

• Families displaced with no food, clothing, or shelter

• Children, elderly and disabled people in urgent need

• Contaminated water supplies and rising disease risk

Thousands of families are now living with nothing but the clothes they escaped with.

Our Goal: USD $50,000

This campaign aims to raise $50,000 to support immediate relief and early recovery.

Funds will be used for:

1️⃣ Emergency Relief

• Clean drinking water

• Dry rations (rice, milk powder, biscuits, baby food)

• Hygiene packs (sanitary items, soap, medical masks)

• Clothing, blankets, and mats

2️⃣ Temporary Shelter Support

• Tents, tarpaulins, ropes

• Basic bedding items

• Urgent repairs for damaged homes

3️⃣ Medical Support

• Basic medicines

• First-aid supplies

• Assistance for injured or vulnerable individuals

4️⃣ Rebuilding & Recovery

• Materials for damaged houses

• Tools and supplies for small-scale repairs

• Support for families who lost their livelihoods

• Every expense will be used exactly as stated and documented for donors.

Transparency & Accountability

I will:

✔ Upload updates from the ground

✔ Share photos/videos of distributions

✔ Provide a breakdown of how funds are used

✔ Ensure donations reach real families in need

✔ Work with verified local volunteers and community leaders

How You Can Help

• Donate any amount — even $5 helps

• Share this campaign on Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram

• Support Sri Lankan families who have lost everything

Your compassion can help families rebuild their lives after this devastating tragedy.

Thank you for your generosity and trust.

— Tharindu Poorna